Hand embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

Helen moore reviewed: Paper making workshop with Erica Just

"Smashing course. Good instructions. Lots of examples. Lots of hands on, clear instructions. Nice calm course and tutor. Lovely studio. Lots of space and equipment and wonderful refreshments."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

" Hi Helen, Thanks for your review of Erica’s paper making workshop. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes Dawn "

Aimee Birch reviewed: Hand embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"Lovely class which is run by such a kind and brilliant teacher! I love that we learn new stitches each week and are able to be creative when making the samples with the stitches. I’ve learnt so much! And I’m so grateful that I’ve found these sessions. Thank you so much Dawn for everything you do and how welcoming you make the classes (especially the lovely drinks and biscuits you provide!). I would highly recommend anyone to come along to the classes as everyone is so lovely and it’s just a great environment to be creative! "

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

" Thank you so much for your review Aimee. I’m really pleased you enjoy coming to the classes, it is a lovely group."

Allison Carter reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"I loved this course! The instructor, the materials available, and the setting made for a day that felt like a retreat. I was really pleased with what I made, and I had a great day drinking tea and eating cake in a beautifully decorated workshop. Dawn is fabulous and helpful. I would jump at the chance to go again."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

" Thanks for your lovely review Allison. So pleased you had a great day. Hope to see you again! "

jenny laird reviewed: Hand embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"I am loving Dawn Irelands Hand Embroidery course. With basic knowledge of the stitches we are coming up with so many ways to be creative with them - who would have thought that chain stitch could do so much. Its relaxing and absorbing just to sit and sew with good company and a studio full of inspiration. "

Margaret Bennett reviewed: Hand embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"A delightful class of inspirational, mindful sewing. We have been going through the basic stitches but learning how to use them creatively. Dawn encourages us to be playful and once we have learnt the rules, how to break them. It is a great course for both beginners and people like me who learnt how to embroider at school many decades ago. Dawn is a great teacher and always makes us feel most welcome with tea and biscuits."

Penny reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"I attended one of the Friday morning embroidery classes, having done a couple of full-day courses with Dawn. The studio is such a great place to be - it's light and airy with a lovely calm atmosphere and it's full of fabrics, threads, books and I am always feel inspired just by being there! In the class I went to we did applique and reverse applique but I also took a piece of my own because I wanted a bit of help with it. As always, Dawn was encouraging, helpful and gave me the support I needed. Going on a Friday morning was a marvellous thing to do after 4 busy days at work and I would highly recommend this class."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

" Really pleased you enjoyed the morning class Penny. Thank you so much for writing your lovely review."

Alison Bell reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"Dawn's weekly classes are always well planned so that a new technique, style or theme is introduced (though participants are able to work on their own projects if preferred). Dawn is always at hand to offer help and advice and has a lovely warm and encouraging manner. There are a vast array of resources available within the studio - fabrics, threads, buttons etc. of every style/colour. A thoroughly enjoyable weekly workshop and highly recommended."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

" Hi Alison, Thanks for writing a lovely review of the weekly embroidery classes."

Ros Kelson reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"I so look forward to my weekly free machine embroidery class, having never done this type of sewing before. Dawn is an excellent teacher, patient, gentle, encouraging and very creative. She shows us different techniques every week - including painting on fabric. I have learned so much already. Her studio is in an old building, airy and full of light and an ‘Aladdin’s cave’ of all things sewing related plus lots of interesting plants, pictures and objects to inspire us. I take my own sewing machine but Dawn can provide sewing machines for those who maybe don’t have one or don’t want to carry it there. All materials etc are provided. There is plenty of space so we can socially distance but still chat to each other. Oh, and there is tea and chocolate biscuits too ?"

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

" Thanks for your lovely review Ros"

Carole H reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"I always look forward to the two hours on Wednesday morning spent with Dawn and her happy class of sewers at the Dronfield Hall Barn. It’s great to have someone so talented sharing their expertise so freely, and inspiring the class with the materials and techniques she introduces each week. Dawn is a very kind and generous teacher, who always has words of encouragement. When I started the class just weeks ago, I hadn't sewn for about 15 years. Thanks to Dawn, I’ve gained the confidence to tackle all types of adventurous projects. And Dawn’s stimulating help each Wednesday spurs me on. Dawn's teaching, coupled with the large range of materials she provides make this class excellent value for money."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

" Thank you Carole for a really lovely review."

Victoria Brown reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"I have been attending Dawn's classes for around a term now, and enjoy them so much. I find it a lovely way to relax and forget about my problems whilst learning new techniques. Dawn tends to start the class with a short demonstration each week, which you can either use as inspiration for your project that week, or you can do something completely different, or bring a project from home. Dawn is on hand throughout to offer advice and guidance, suggestions on fabric, to help with threading your machine, or whatever you need. I find the classes so inspiring - it is wonderful to see what everyone else is working on that week, and quite often I come home just wanting to start sewing as soon as I get in. I am now building up a collection of pieces I have made, which I am framing and will put on the walls."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

" Thanks for your lovely review Vicky!"